Is the blue wave real? Under-the-radar races that could hand Congress to Democrats Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans The Guardian - US · Oct 13
Piner High School Reprimands Football Captain Over 'Free the Cornell 7' Post After 200-Student Walkout Piner High School reprimands football captain over 'Free the Cornell 7' Instagram post after more than 200 students stage a walkout in Santa Rosa. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Trump forced into unusual Alaska trip as GOP faces midterm warning Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska The Independent UK · Oct 13
National leaders crisscross the country at campaign crunch time It’s crunch time on the campaign trail, and the president, vice president, congressional leaders and no shortage of other surrogates are out in force, trying to rally supporters to get out the vote. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat likely to become speaker if his party wins… Roll Call · Oct 13
Ranjeev Puri eyes to be Michigan's first Indian-American House Speaker Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is set to run for the position of Speaker in the Michigan House of Representatives. Known for being the first Sikh American elected in 2020, Puri faces off against Republican Allison Kay Fuller in the upcoming races on November 3. As Democrats aim to break the… The Economic Times · Oct 13
Elon Musk Pours $276 Million Into Republican Midterm Fight as Party Battles to Keep Control of Congress Elon Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican-aligned political groups since July, taking his reported political spending in the current election cycle to about $366 million. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Troy Jackson Holds a Narrow Lead Over Collins — But History and Money Could Change Troy Jackson leads Sen. Susan Collins by 1 to 4 points in Maine's most-watched Senate race, but history and massive GOP spending make this a true tossup. (154 chars) Latin Times · Oct 12
Trump posts new video to push ‘bribe’ of $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way The proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffs The Independent UK · Oct 12
Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’ Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries The Guardian - US · Oct 12
The Guardian view on the Liberal Democrats: now is not the time to change leader Editorial: Ed Davey’s critics want headlines, but their leader’s strategy wins seats. Undermining him could help the rightwing parties into power The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weapon Rising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressures to the policies of Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Democratic candidates are spending millions on advertisements highlighting tariffs and the Iran war's financial impact. In response, Republicans are… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Voters admit that even if gas prices magically drop by $1, they still won’t back Republicans Even an abrupt end to the Iran war would do little to sway voters, a new survey found The Independent UK · Oct 12
Midterms Predicted To 'Strip MAGA From Power' at Every Level of Government by Ex-GOP Insider Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt predicts Democrats will strip Trump's MAGA movement of power across Congress and state and local offices in the 2026 midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats JoAnna Mendoza draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat? The Guardian - US · Oct 12
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Steve Bannon Says Democrats Could Bury Trump in Two Years of Nonstop Investigations if They Retake the House Steve Bannon has warned that a Democratic takeover of the US House in the 2026 midterms could bring a barrage of investigations, subpoenas, and impeachment efforts against Trump administration officials.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Ken Paxton-James Talarico for Texas Senate in US midterm elections: Mental health, flu treatment to leaked audio criticizing Donald Trump, this Texas fight is one to watch out on November 3 US midterm elections on November 3: No Democrat has won statewide in Texas since 1994. Donald Trump won Texas by nearly 14 points in 2024 Presidential polls.
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 US Senator Who Sued 700 Patients Over Unpaid Medical Bills Finally Pays Bakery He Owed for Six Years Kansas Senator Roger Marshall paid a long-overdue bakery bill after the owner complained publicly, amid renewed scrutiny of his record pursuing patients over unpaid medical debts.
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Trump Voter Regrets Vote After Cuban Partner Is Deported: 'If I Had Voted Democrat, I Wouldn't Have Lost My Wife' Florida business owner Wayne DeMario says his support for Donald Trump and Republican immigration policies ended after his Cuban partner, Yamile Alcantu, was detained and deported to Mexico.
The Conversation · Oct 12 Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off A wave of anti-transgender legislation has appeared in statehouses across the country over the past few years. Now, transgender issues are a recurring topic on the 2026 midterm campaign trail.
The Times of India · Oct 12 Democrats aim to elect 100 women to House as party eyes control of Congress in US midterms As Democrats look to wrest control of Congress from Republicans in the November midterm elections, the party is also aiming for a historic milestone: electing at least 100 women to the House of Representatives.
The Guardian - US · Oct 12 This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections Gwinnett county is home to many immigrants and other newcomers, and how it votes could be decisive for Congress
The Economic Times · Oct 12 US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49…
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trump’s low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans’ financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying…
Salon · Oct 12 Is Susan Collins a "Teflon" candidate? They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12 French centre left must wage ‘existential battle’ to prevent far right winning presidency MEP Raphaël Glucksmann issues call after becoming social democrat candidate for 2027 presidential election